The Future of Cybersecurity: How a Doctorate Prepares You for Leadership Roles

Today’s cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever before, underscoring the need for cybersecurity leaders who have the technical skill and knowledge to reinforce security frameworks and keep data safe. If you are already working in the field of cybersecurity and interested in advancing your knowledge in this complex and ever-changing industry, it could be time […]

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Designing Effective Health Campaigns: Strategies for Public Health Educators

Designing effective health campaigns is essential to improving health equity and reducing the systemic barriers in today’s communities. Those interested in a career in public health education and promotion will not only need to learn the basics of health communication, but also the advanced strategies required to create compelling and effective public health education campaigns. Understanding the Fundamentals of Health Campaigns Before […]

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Virginia lawmakers visit Marymount to recap 2025 legislative session

Virginia lawmakers visit Marymount to recap 2025 legislative session

Marymount University welcomed Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola, Virginia State Delegate Rip Sullivan and Marymount trustee Jim Dyke last week for an insightful discussion on the outcomes of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. Held on February 26 at the University’s Ballston Center, the event provided students, faculty, staff and the general public with a […]

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March 2025 Events

March 2025 Events

March is the official start of spring, and we’re celebrating the beginning of the season all month long! With exciting events for students, faculty and alumni, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out some of our featured events below! — March 5 Ash Wednesday Masses Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel / 7:30 am, 12 […]

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New Career Closet provides free clothing, interview training to prepare students for the workforce

New Career Closet provides free clothing, interview training to prepare students for the workforce

Marymount University’s Center for Career Development and Community Engagement (CCDCE) has unveiled its newest resource—a community Career Closet designed to help students look and feel their best as they transition into the workforce.  Leading this initiative is Fashion Merchandising and Marketing student Bridgette Callahan, a CCDCE intern and recent transfer student from Annapolis. “Our goal […]

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Marymount achieves ‘Research University’ designation as it expands research footprint

Marymount achieves ‘Research University’ designation as it expands research footprint

Marymount University has reached a significant milestone in its Strategic Plan trajectory as it has been designated a Research University for 2025 by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation. This recognition reflects the institution’s commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and addressing pressing societal challenges through impactful research initiatives. The classification […]

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Made with love—Marymount alumna builds restaurant legacy in the DMV

Arita Matini ’09 opened her first restaurant at 21 as a Marymount senior. “I was living at home in McLean and driving up and down Chain Bridge Road every day wishing there were more food options, especially healthy options rather than just a McDonalds and a Subway,” Matini said.  Although she originally came to Marymount […]

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Renowned author Marie Arana inspires Marymount community at McLaughlin Lecture

Renowned author Marie Arana inspires Marymount community at McLaughlin Lecture

Marie Arana, a Washington Post writer and inaugural literary director of the Library of Congress, served as this year’s guest speaker at Marymount University’s Marya McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications in the Reinsch Library Auditorium. A Peruvian-American who has written extensively on Latin America, Hispanic identity and biculturalism through nonfiction and fiction works, she shared […]

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The Role of Technology in Modern Nursing Education

Throughout your nursing degree program, you can expect to learn foundational knowledge about the healthcare industry while developing the clinical skills required to care for patients. However, selecting a degree program that emphasizes e-learning for nursing students is also important. Technology plays a pivotal role in the modern healthcare landscape, and it is expected to have […]

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Career Paths for Counseling Graduates: Beyond the Traditional Therapy Setting

Students pursuing a graduate degree in counseling are often unaware that there are career opportunities available beyond traditional counseling roles. While working as a counselor or therapist can be incredibly rewarding, exploring the alternative career options available can help students pursue a path that best aligns with their personal interests and professional goals. Expanding Horizons: […]

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